She spent the first three years of her life living in Vanuatu before her family settled in the hills behind the beachside town of Byron Bay.

[citation needed] Upon graduating from Mullumbimby High school in northern New South Wales, Renee moved to Sydney to complete a Certificate IV in Performing Arts at Brent Street.

The group released two top 50 singles, Electric and Party Girl, written by Kara DioGuardi and Greg Wells.

[citation needed] Later that year, Bargh made her move into television presenting, joining Tim Campbell as co-host of National Bingo Night on Channel Seven.

The show profiled the best surf locations around the Pacific, featuring stories on adventure activities as well as segments on the local culture.